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The Founder HourRob Petrozzo | Investing in Collectible Assets with RallyRob Petrozzo is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Rally, a first-of-its-kind liquid financial marketplace for buying & selling equity shares in ultra-rare assets the same way you buy & sell stocks. From baseball cards and NFTs to cars and comics, Rally is making investing behind ideas, emotions, and communities safe, easy, and accessible.Prior to Rally, Rob held several positions as a designer as well as an Art Director in the early days of Kanye West’s record label, G.O.O.D. Music.*Brought to you by Outer. Outer makes the world’s most...2023-02-071h 02
The Founder HourRich Barton | Co-Founder of Zillow, Expedia, and GlassdoorRich Barton is the CEO and co-founder of Zillow Group, where he leads the company’s work to transform how people buy, sell, rent, and finance homes. Zillow is a real estate marketplace company that was founded in 2006 and has literally become a household name.Prior to Zillow, Rich also founded the online travel company and Microsoft spinoff, Expedia, as well as job search engine and career community, Glassdoor.Barton was also a venture partner at Benchmark and is on the Board of Directors of Netflix, Nextdoor, Artsy, and more.*Brought to...2023-01-311h 19
The Founder HourAfter Hours | Armenians Are Fighting to ExistPat and Posh sit down for one of the most important conversations they’ve had on The Founder Hour. As Armenians, Pat and Posh are passionate about their culture — in all its vibrancy and peace. This timely discussion with Mihran Toumajan, Director of the Western Region of the Armenian Assembly of America*, sheds light on the conflict between Armenians in Artsakh and Azerbaijan, backed by Turkey.The discussion focuses on Azerbaijan and Turkey’s recent bombing of Artsakh, a region governed by Armenians. They delved into the Armenian Genocide and how lack of recognition has played a role i...2020-10-091h 31
The Founder HourSteven Galanis | How Cameo is Changing the Way Celebrities Interact with FansSteven Galanis is the co-founder and CEO of Cameo. Cameo is a video-sharing platform that allows celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Caitlyn Jenner, Carole Baskin, and over 40,000 others, to send personalized messages to fans, such as birthday shoutouts, congratulations, and more.The company has seen a meteoric rise since launching in 2017, so we were excited to sit down with Steven to see what it’s all about. We talk about everything from Steven’s upbringing and various entrepreneurial ventures leading up to Cameo, the biggest takeaways from his experience working at LinkedIn, the skills he gained early in h...2020-09-141h 08
The Founder HourAline Kamakian | Rebuilding Mayrig After the Explosion in BeirutAline Kamakian is a renowned restaurateur, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Mayrig. Mayrig, which means “mother” in Armenian, Aline’s native language, is one of Beirut’s most beloved restaurants specializing in authentic Armenian cuisine, which she founded in 2003.As you may know, the city of Beirut was hit with a massive explosion on August 4th of this year that decimated the city, causing at least 190 deaths, 6,500 injuries, and destroying half of the city’s homes and businesses which left 300,000 people homeless.Located in the heart of Beirut just 500 meters from the blast, Aline found herself in...2020-09-081h 16
The Founder HourTrevor Milton | Building the Future of Transportation and Energy with NikolaTrevor Milton is the founder and executive chairman of Nikola Corporation. Founded in 2014, Nikola is an energy technology company that designs and manufactures hydrogen-electric semi-trucks, pickup trucks, and more. In June 2020, the company debuted on the Nasdaq and is worth over $20 billion. They are expected to fully reveal the Nikola Badger, the company’s first pick-up truck built with hydrogen fuel-cell technology, at their highly-anticipated event, Nikola World, in December 2020.In this episode, Trevor joins Pat and Posh to share stories about his upbringing and what his childhood was like, how an unexpected encounter with a train en...2020-07-061h 08
The Founder HourVicky Tsai | How Tatcha Reimagined the Meaning of BeautyVicky Tsai is the founder and Chief Treasure Hunter of Tatcha, a modern skincare brand rooted in timeless Japanese beauty rituals.In this super candid conversation, Vicky opens up about what she was like growing up and her early personal struggles and insecurities and why she never fit with her surroundings. We chat about how she got her start on Wall Street as a credit derivatives trader after college, how being at Ground Zero during 9/11 changed her life forever, getting her MBA from Harvard, and how a spontaneous trip to Kyoto, Japan while seeking treatment for her...2020-06-151h 27
The Founder HourMarc Randolph | Co-Founder and First CEO of NetflixMarc Randolph is the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. He’s also the author of “That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea,” where he shares the untold story of what became known as one of the most successful companies in history.In this episode, Marc joins Pat and Posh to share stories from his upbringing that helped shape who he is today, how Netflix was born, his experience as the first CEO of Netflix, as well as answering questions submitted by the audience and his thoughts on the corona...2020-04-271h 27
The Founder HourAfter Hours | Impact of Coronavirus on Business & Work, FAANG vs. BAT, Future of Education, and MoreIt’s a challenging time in our world right now, but we must be optimistic and work towards a more positive future together. A lot will change, but we will ultimately be better for it.In this episode, Pat and Posh (while sitting 6 feet apart) talk about what they’ve been up to while quarantining, as well as a deep discussion about the after-effects of COVID-19 and its impact on business, work, and the social landscape. They also share their thoughts on how businesses can bounce back, FAANG vs. BAT and the battle for digital dominance, if we’v...2020-04-131h 34
The Founder HourYancey Strickler | Co-Founder and Former CEO of KickstarterYancey Strickler is the co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter, a global crowdfunding platform that has helped bring hundreds of thousands of creative projects to life since its launch in 2009.As of today, the platform has received more than $4.6 billion in pledges from 17.2 million backers to fund 445,000 projects, such as films, music, journalism, video games, technology, and more. Some notable companies that started off with a successful Kickstarter campaign include Oculus VR, MVMT, Popsocket, and Allbirds.Aside from founding Kickstarter, Yancey is also a former music critic and author of “This Could Be Our Future: A...2020-04-061h 12
The Founder HourIN-Q | National Poetry Slam Champion, Award-Winning Poet, Multi-Platinum Songwriter, and Author of “Inquire Within”IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. He’s inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined.As a songwriter, IN-Q’s hit single “Love You Like a Love Song” by Selena Gome...2020-03-301h 23
The Founder HourAfter Hours #15 | Episode Recaps, Bezos Earth Fund, SoftBank, and MorePat and Posh are back with an all-new segment of After Hours, the first of 2020!During a previous episode of After Hours recorded in February 2019, Pat and Posh [jokingly] predicted that Jeff Bezos would buy the Amazon Rainforest in order to fight climate change. This week, Bezos announced he would be pledging $10 billion by establishing the Bezos Earth Fund to support initiatives aimed at fighting climate change. Speak things into existence, folks!This segment also includes a recap of the last several episodes, what’s going on with SoftBank companies, and much more. Tune in an...2020-02-1850 min
The Founder HourJeni Britton Bauer | The Visionary Behind Jeni’s Splendid Ice CreamsJeni Britton Bauer joins Pat and Posh to share her inspiring story of resilience and relentlessness as she built Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, a household name across the country.After discovering her deep connection with scent at a young age, Jeni set out to make a difference in the world through the power of ice cream. As she grew her business and expanded into new territories, she was overcome with several difficult challenges including a listeria-related recall in 2015 that almost crumbled her life’s work.Since then, Jeni’s is bigger than ever, in over 4...2020-01-281h 15
The Founder HourNate Checketts | How Rhone Became a Leader in Men’s ActivewearNate Checketts is the co-founder and CEO of Rhone, a men’s performance lifestyle company founded in 2014. Prior to Rhone, Nate worked for and consulted with some of the biggest technology and entertainment properties in the world including Cisco, the NFL, Legends, FanVision, and Sport Radar.In this episode, Nate joins Pat and Posh to share his story of growing up in Connecticut and always having an entrepreneurial bug in him. His father was a successful business executive in the world of sports (former GM of the Utah Jazz and CEO of NBA International) and Nate always fe...2020-01-2049 min
The Founder HourChris Stang | How The Infatuation is Transforming the Way You Discover New RestaurantsChris Stang is the co-founder and CEO of The Infatuation, a restaurant recommendation website and messaging service based in New York. They are most known for publishing restaurant reviews and guides, and as creators of the hashtag #EEEEEATS. In 2018, the company acquired the Zagat rating company from Google.Chris grew up in Denver and found his way into the music industry after a stint in college radio, working in promotion and marketing for 12 years at Atlantic Records alongside massive acts such as Skrillex, Coldplay, Matchbox Twenty, Bruno Mars, and Santigold.In 2009, he had an idea...2020-01-061h 06
The Founder HourREPOST: Johnny Ray Zone | How Howlin’ Ray's Brought Nashville Hot Chicken to Los AngelesThis episode was originally released on May 20th. To round out 2019, we asked our listeners who their 2 favorite episodes of the year were - and this was one of them! Hope you enjoy!----Chef Johnny Ray Zone is the founder and owner of Howlin’ Ray's, the famous restaurant known for bringing Nashville Hot Chicken to Los Angeles. Originally starting out as a food truck, Howlin’ has quickly become one of the hottest spots in town - literally. Ever since opening their doors in Chinatown in 2016, they’ve had 2+ hour lines every single day with hundre...2019-12-311h 19
The Founder HourREPOST: Ashley Merrill | Launching Lunya by Accident in Business School While Giving Birth...Literally!This episode was originally released on July 14th. To round out 2019, we asked our listeners who their 2 favorite episodes of the year were - and this was one of them! Hope you enjoy!----Ashley Merrill is the founder and CEO of Lunya, a company who makes modern, luxury sleepwear for women. Before launching the company in 2014, Ashley was working at a venture capital firm as well as an online media company when she realized there was a gap in the sleepwear market for women.Born and raised in LA, Ashley attended UCLA...2019-12-231h 10
The Founder HourJaclyn Johnson | Helping Women Land the Career of their Dreams with Create & CultivateJaclyn Johnson is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Create & Cultivate, an online community and conference for women looking to create and cultivate the career of their dreams. She’s also the host of the WorkParty podcast and the author of a book with the same name.Throughout her career, she’s worked with massive brands such as Microsoft, Urban Decay, L’Oréal Paris, Estée Lauder, and Uber for their social media and events.In this episode, Pat and Posh sit down with Jaclyn to hear about her upbringing, starting and selling her firs...2019-12-1654 min
The Founder HourPeiman Raf | How Madhappy is Building a Platform for Mental Health and Optimism Through FashionPeiman Raf is the co-founder and CEO of Madhappy, an optimistic lifestyle clothing brand focused on positivity and mental health.Peiman was born in Italy but moved to America at a young age. His parents are Iranian immigrants who ultimately brought their family to America for a better life and more opportunities for Peiman and his younger brother, Noah.Before launching Madhappy in 2017, Peiman worked as an investment banker in New York for several months after graduating college but quickly realized he wasn’t on a path that he wanted to go down. Over the ho...2019-12-0953 min
The Founder HourAfter Hours #14 | PayPal’s $4B Acquisition of Honey, Purpose in Life vs. Occupation, Raising Startup Capital, and the Biggest Waste of Human PotentialThis week, we have another exciting segment of AFTER HOURS for all of you!Pat & Posh discuss PayPal’s massive $4 billion acquisition of Honey (we had the founder, Ryan Hudson, on the show last year!), the future of USC football amid its current state of operational chaos and how it ties with business in general, Posh’s crazy dream about Scooter Braun, and some thought-provoking questions submitted by listeners such as the distinction between purpose in life vs. purpose in your occupation as well as how to raise funding for a new business.They also dive...2019-12-021h 04
The Founder HourEverette Taylor | Defying the Odds and Building a Multi-Million Dollar Empire Spanning Marketing, Art, and PhilanthropyEverette Taylor is a serial entrepreneur, marketing executive, and public speaker. His entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 19 when he started an event marketing technology company, EZ Events, which he successfully sold 2 years later.Since then, Everette has been a leader in the world of entrepreneurship and marketing, building several multi-million dollar brands.As CEO of ET Enterprises, Everette oversees a diverse portfolio of companies that include PopSocial, MilliSense, ArtX, Southside Fund, Hayver, and GrowthHackers.As a marketing executive, he helped lead both Qualaroo (acquired by Xenon Ventures) and Skurt (acquired by...2019-11-251h 19
The Founder HourAlice Waters & Elliott Bisnow | Building Communities and Movements from Summit to Chez Panisse (LIVE from Summit LA19!)This week, The Founder Hour is coming to you LIVE from Summit LA19, Summit’s flagship event and the world’s preeminent ideas festival, which went down on November 8-11 in DTLA’s historic Broadway Theatre District!Pat and Posh start off the episode by doing a quick recap of the weekend’s festivities followed by an insightful conversation with Summit co-founder, Elliott Bisnow, and legendary chef Alice Waters, founder of Chez Panisse and the farm-to-table movement in America.Summit, founded in 2008, is a global community of today’s brightest leaders. Through a series of invitation...2019-11-1845 min
The Founder HourLeigh Steinberg | Legendary Sports Agent for 300+ Pro Athletes Including Steve Young, Evander Holyfield, and Patrick MahomesTroy Aikman, Steve Young, Tony Gonzalez, Drew Bledsoe, Warren Moon, Evander Holyfield, Oscar De La Hoya, Lennox Lewis, Patrick Mahomes. These are just a few of 300+ pro athletes that Leigh Steinberg, founder of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, has represented throughout his 45-year career as a sports agent.Growing up in LA, Leigh attended UC Berkeley in the late 1960s during the historic Free Speech Movement era. While a dorm counselor, he met Steve Bartkowski, who was the starting quarterback for the UC Berkeley football team and would later become the #1 pick in the 1975 NFL Draft (Steve Wozniak, co-founder...2019-11-1156 min
The Founder HourJenefer & Melissa Palmer | How OSEA Was Born Out of Necessity and Became a Multi-Million Dollar Skincare BusinessFor the first time ever on the show, we have a mother-daughter power duo, Jenefer and Melissa Palmer, founders of OSEA. OSEA is a line of high-quality, naturally sourced skincare products that are also vegan, gluten-free and biodegradable.Jenefer, the visionary behind the company, originally came up with the formulations for OSEA’s products in the 1980s while she was a spa director, but the discovery of seaweed as an active ingredient in skincare dates back to her grandparents. After realizing the massive benefits it had for her clients, she and her daughter Melissa decided to team up...2019-11-041h 15
The Founder HourAfter Hours #13 | Current Reads, To Flow or Not to Flow, and [Finally] a Solution for TrafficIt’s been a hot minute but Pat and Posh are BACK with an all-new episode of After Hours!In this segment, they discuss everything from what they’re currently reading to their thoughts on Kanye West’s new album, “Jesus is King”, to the ultimate solution for getting rid of traffic forever. Or at least until we have flying cars. You heard it here first.SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletterFOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhourFOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.co...2019-10-281h 04
The Founder HourShelby and Sandy | How Two Brothers Turned Their Passion and Creative Synergy Into Iconic Art Inspired by Nostalgia and CultureShelby and Sandy are brothers and artists based in LA who are known for creating modern, contemporary art inspired by nostalgia and culture - pretty much their childhood!Born and raised in Orange County, Shelby and Sandy were best friends growing up and both had an undying passion for painting and drawing. Influenced by their parents’ interest in art, they always knew they would end up in the creative field.When they decided to go all in on their craft in 2013, they took advantage of Instagram’s growing platform and quickly gained attention from high-profile cele...2019-10-1458 min
The Founder HourRobert Keith | From Spontaneously Selling a Ring at Starbucks to Starting HoorsenbuhsRobert Keith is the founder and chief creative of Hoorsenbuhs, a luxury jewelry brand based in Santa Monica whose clients include Jay-Z, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, and Barack and Michelle Obama.Before starting Hoorsenbuhs in 2005, Robert was part of the Hollywood scene, first as a photographer and eventually an actor. After realizing the industry wasn’t for him, he decided to venture off on his own but didn’t quite know what he wanted to pursue. After experimenting and creating the prototype for his first ring, he was approached by a woman at a Starbucks who noticed it o...2019-10-071h 11
The Founder HourJeff Cole | Digital Artist, Creator, and Co-Founder of IkonickJeff Cole is a digital artist and the co-founder of Ikonick, an online retailer of entrepreneur-inspired art and canvas prints.Growing up in Chicago in the 90s, Jeff was the “art kid” and always had a passion for creating. He majored in Illustration in college and had a deep interest in what was happening in pop culture, citing Michael Jordan as his biggest idol. This would eventually lead to the inspiration behind his art.Before going in full-time on Ikonick in 2016 with his partner, Mark Brazil (hear his story on Episode 41!), Jeff was working various jobs...2019-09-301h 06
The Founder HourSteve Stewart | How Vezt is Bridging the Gap Between Creators and ConsumersSteve Stewart is the co-founder and CEO of Vezt, a mobile app and platform where music fans can acquire rights in their favorite songs and recordings by the artists they love. Pretty sweet, right?!Before launching Vezt in 2017, Steve was the long-time manager of the Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum rock band Stone Temple Pilots. After 10 years with the band, he ventured off into the world of technology and eventually found himself back in the music industry with Vezt.In this episode, Pat & Posh hang out with Steve to hear about his journey as a talent manager...2019-09-231h 19
The Founder HourJoe Fernandez | How Joymode is Challenging the Idea of OwnershipJoe Fernandez is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Klout and, more recently, Joymode. Joymode lends you everything you need to have the experiences you want - from everyday activities to unforgettable moments. Their slogan is “Do More, Own Less” and, since their launch in 2015, they have been responsible for providing countless experiences to their members in Los Angeles, with plans to expand to other major cities soon.Joe grew up in Las Vegas and went to the University of Miami for Computer Science, but didn’t end up graduating although he had more units than what w...2019-09-161h 18
The Founder HourScott Campbell | Celebrity Tattoo Artist Who Built and Sold Beboe, a Luxury Cannabis Brand Known as the “Hermès of Marijuana”Scott Campbell is a celebrity tattoo artist, fine artist, and co-founder of Beboe. Beboe is a luxury cannabis brand that designs and sells premium, low-THC products such as vaporizer pens and pastilles.
Before launching Beboe, Scott had a successful career in tattooing, doing work for high-profile celebrities such as Marc Jacobs, Heath Ledger, and Travis Scott. At one point, he was the most expensive tattoo artist in the world. He is also a fine artist whose work has been featured in galleries around the world and has done design work for some of the largest brands, including...2019-09-091h 08
The Founder HourArmen Keleshian | Celebrity Photographer and Documentarian of Today’s Culture & MusicArmen Keleshian is a celebrity photographer primarily in the music scene. His work has been featured by countless major publications such as Complex, Billboard, Highsnobiety, XXL, Revolt, and Hypebeast. Some of the artists he’s shot photos of include Kanye West, Drake, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and A$AP Rocky (the list goes on!).
In this episode, Armen joins Pat & Posh to share his story of growing up in Lebanon, picking up his first camera, getting his first big break in photography, and how he hustled his way into the music business.
Ar...2019-08-261h 10
The Founder HourArman Oganesyan | How Dave’s Hot Chicken Went from a Parking Lot to Nationwide FranchiseArman Oganesyan is the co-founder of Dave’s Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken joint based in LA which he started with his two childhood friends, Tommy Rubenyan and David Kopushyan.
Before getting into the food and hospitality business, Arman was an actor and comedian who also created videos on Vine and YouTube. After discovering hot chicken following a visit to Howlin’ Ray’s and being inspired by the concept, the three friends got together and started selling their own out of a parking lot in Hollywood in May 2017.
After just a few days of being...2019-07-291h 20
The Founder HourAfter Hours #12 | Elon Musk’s Neuralink, Investing in Culture with Otis, and the Return of Toys “R” UsAfter Hours is BACK with an all-new segment!
Elon Musk’s Neuralink project and controlling smart devices with your mind, investing in culture with the new Otis app, and the return of Toys “R” Us in partnership with B8ta are just a few hot topics that Pat & Posh discuss.
Make sure to tune in!
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The Founder HourAshley Merrill | Launching Lunya by Accident in Business School While Giving Birth...Literally!Ashley Merrill is the founder and CEO of Lunya, a company who makes modern, luxury sleepwear for women. Before launching the company in 2014, Ashley was working at a venture capital firm as well as an online media company when she realized there was a gap in the sleepwear market for women.
Born and raised in LA, Ashley attended UCLA for her bachelors and MBA as well as culinary school prior to working as a professional. She officially launched Lunya by accident while in business school literally as she was giving birth to her first child!
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The Founder HourRob Gough | Serial Entrepreneur & Owner of DOPERob Gough is a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple technology companies and is now the sole owner of DOPE, a premium streetwear brand that he acquired in 2017.
During his freshman year of college, Rob was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and was given a 30% chance of living. Since then, he’s launched and exited multiple startups, helped grow Finish Line’s online business massively, and built incredible relationships throughout the process.
In this episode, Pat & Posh hang with Rob to learn about his upbringing, where he got his entrepreneurial bug...2019-07-081h 11
The Founder HourLexy Panterra | Singer-Songwriter and Creator of TwerkOutLexy Panterra is a singer-songwriter, dancer, influencer, founder of LTO Fitness and the creator of TwerkOut, a fitness/dance class centered around the "twerk" and building confidence through movement.
In this episode, Pat & Posh hang out with Lexy to hear about her upbringing, how she developed a passion for singing and dancing at a young age, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
She also shares what it’s like being an independent recording artist, what goes into making deals, the real life of an influencer and social media personality, and how she defi...2019-07-011h 04
The Founder HourChristopher Gavigan | From Honest to Prima: Building the CBD Brand of the FutureChristopher Gavigan is the founder and CEO of Prima, a newly-launched beauty and wellness brand rooted in CBD, hemp, heart and science. Before starting Prima, Christopher founded and grew The Honest Company to a $1B+ business with his partner, Jessica Alba. Tune in to Episode 31 with Christopher to hear that story!
In this episode, Christopher is BACK on the show for a second time to chat with Pat & Posh about his transition from The Honest Company to his brand new startup, why he decided to take the leap, and the opportunity he saw in the marketplace. Christopher...2019-06-241h 14
The Founder HourDr. Jason Wersland | The Chiropractor Who Created Theragun After a Life-Changing AccidentDr. Jason Wersland is the co-founder, creator, and Head of Performance Development for Theragun, a percussive massage therapy device being used by athletes and people everywhere for muscle relief and recovery.
Before starting Theragun, Dr. Jason owned a company back home in Utah but realized he was on a path he didn’t ultimately want to be on. At the time, he also went through a divorce, lost his business after being a victim of embezzlement, and had 2 young kids with nothing to his name. He picked up his bags and moved to Los Angeles for chiropractic sc...2019-06-171h 28
The Founder HourCharles Lew | Serial Entrepreneur, Lawyer, Restaurateur and Founder of 10+ CompaniesCharles Lew is an entrepreneur, lawyer and restaurateur based in Los Angeles and the co-founder of 10+ businesses including Stout Burgers and Beers, The Lew Firm, Boomtown Brewery, Third Wave Market, Huckleberry LTD, Veritil and The Morrison (rated #7 best restaurant in the U.S. by Yelp in 2016)!
In this episode, Pat & Posh hang out at Charlie’s home to hear about his upbringing in Scotland and America, weighing almost 300 pounds in college, going to law school while working as a bouncer at one of Hollywood’s hottest nightclubs, and eventually falling into entrepreneurship and owning multiple businesses.
Ch...2019-06-101h 50
The Founder HourChelsea Petronko & Rachel Cole | The Science of Acquiring ArtChelsea Petronko and Rachel Cole are the co-founders of Vernissage Art Advisory, an art acquisitions and concierge service based in Los Angeles and New York City that specializes in Contemporary Art.
In this episode, they join Pat & Posh to share their personal stories, how they got interested in art, what sparked the idea for Vernissage, and how the business works when it comes to buying and selling.
They also share their thoughts on why the arts matter, their all-time favorite pieces, and the promising future of the industry.
If you have an interest or...2019-06-0356 min
The Founder HourJohnny Ray Zone | How Howlin’ Ray's Brought Nashville Hot Chicken to Los AngelesChef Johnny Ray Zone is the founder and owner of Howlin’ Ray's, the famous restaurant known for bringing Nashville Hot Chicken to Los Angeles. Originally starting out as a food truck, Howlin’ has quickly become one of the hottest spots in town - literally. Ever since opening their doors in Chinatown in 2016, they’ve had 2+ hour lines every single day with hundreds of people just waiting to get their hands on a delicious hot chicken sandwich!
In this episode, Pat and Posh hang with Chef Johnny to hear about his childhood growing up in LA, what inspired him to...2019-05-201h 18
The Founder HourRobert Greene | NYT Bestselling Author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction & MoreRobert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law (with rapper 50 Cent), Mastery, and most recently, The Laws of Human Nature.
In this episode, Pat & Posh sat down with Robert to hear his incredible story. They cover everything from his early childhood to what he’s doing now, what inspired him to write his world-famous books, his biggest advice to young people, and much, much more!
This was one of the show’s most insightful episodes yet. Hope you...2019-05-131h 21
The Founder HourAlex Canter | The Must-Have Skills Every Entrepreneur Should HaveAlex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales by streaming all of their online orders to one device in the kitchen.
Before launching the company in 2017, Alex worked at the infamous Canter’s Deli, which was started by his great-grandfather in 1931.
Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with the Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient to hear about his upbringing, experience working for the family business, what sparked the idea for Ordermark and th...2019-05-0908 min
The Founder HourAlex Canter | Being a Foodie and the Impact It’s HadAlex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales by streaming all of their online orders to one device in the kitchen.
Before launching the company in 2017, Alex worked at the infamous Canter’s Deli, which was started by his great-grandfather in 1931.
Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with the Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient to hear about his upbringing, experience working for the family business, what sparked the idea for Ordermark and th...2019-05-0805 min
The Founder HourAlex Canter | Helping Restaurants Optimize Online Ordering with OrdermarkAlex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales by streaming all of their online orders to one device in the kitchen.
Before launching the company in 2017, Alex worked at the infamous Canter’s Deli, which was started by his great-grandfather in 1931.
Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with the Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient to hear about his upbringing, experience working for the family business, what sparked the idea for Ordermark and th...2019-05-0727 min
The Founder HourAlex Canter | Fourth-Generation Owner of Canter’s Deli Turned Tech EntrepreneurAlex Canter is the founder & CEO of Ordermark, a technology company based in LA that works with restaurants all over the country to help optimize their online ordering potential and increase sales by streaming all of their online orders to one device in the kitchen.
Before launching the company in 2017, Alex worked at the infamous Canter’s Deli, which was started by his great-grandfather in 1931.
Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with the Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient to hear about his upbringing, experience working for the family business, what sparked the idea for Ordermark and th...2019-05-0620 min
The Founder HourOren Aks | How Fyre Festival Blew UpOren Aks is the founder of Atomic Milk Media, co-founder of Jerry Media, and former lead designer for Fyre Festival.
In this episode, Pat & Posh hang with Oren to chat about his upbringing, working at Jerry Media, and ultimately leading design, marketing, and strategy for Fyre Festival and his overall involvement with the project.
Whether or not you’ve seen the now infamous documentaries on Netflix and Hulu, you definitely don’t want to miss this epic discussion!
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The Founder HourDaniel Kasidi | Unlikely Likely: Verizon FurnitureDaniel Kasidi is the founder and CEO of Rastaclat, a brand of sneaker-inspired bracelets that inspire a positive mindset and a reminder to do good for yourself and others and to always seek the positive.On this segment of Unlikely Likely with Pat & Posh, Daniel walks us through what he would do if he was just named CEO of Verizon ahead of the company’s massive pivot into selling furniture to the masses.Down with the movement? Use the code FOUNDERHR20 for 20% off your entire order at www.rastaclat.com!SUBSCRIBE TO TFH NE...2019-04-2507 min
The Founder HourDaniel Kasidi | Rastaclat: The Cloth of the RighteousDaniel Kasidi is the founder and CEO of Rastaclat, a brand of sneaker-inspired bracelets that inspire a positive mindset and a reminder to do good for yourself and others and to always seek the positive.On this episode, Pat and Posh sit down with Daniel to hear about his upbringing growing up in Kenya, moving to the United States and acclimating to American culture, and how a car ride with his dad and brother at 15 years old sparked the belief that he can one day become a successful businessman.We also talk about his journey...2019-04-2254 min
The Founder HourBrent Bolthouse | Neon Carnival, Hollywood's Biggest Party...in the DesertFor the first time ever, we are sitting down for a SECOND time with a guest who has already been on the show!Brent Bolthouse is the CEO of Bungalow Hospitality Group and the creator of Neon Carnival.Neon Carnival is dubbed “the official afterparty of Coachella”, although not affiliated with the festival, and is considered one of the biggest private parties in the world with Hollywood’s top celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Drake, Clint Eastwood, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Paris Hilton attending in the past.This year, Neon Carnival is expanding to Sta...2019-04-101h 21
The Founder HourAfter Hours #11 | Reality Distortion Field, Corruption, and Tech IPOsIt’s been a WHILE since the last After Hours segment but Pat & Posh are BACK with another banger!
This episode features one of our most insightful, interesting conversations yet.
We kick things off by paying homage to a local LA legend, Nipsey Hussle, who tragically passed away a couple of weeks ago. He was an instrumental part of shaping the culture of Los Angeles and went above and beyond for his community. His family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
We also have a deep discussion about the “reality distortion fiel...2019-04-0855 min
The Founder HourZack Honarvar | The Future of Content CreationZack Honarvar is the founder of One Day Entertainment, the team that manages Yes Theory, a talented group of content creators who believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish if you seek discomfort.
Since Zack joined Yes Theory as their manager, they’ve grown their YouTube channel from 100,000 subscribers to 3.5 million, bungee jumped with Will Smith for his 50th birthday, and spent 4 days in Poland with Wim Hof learning his method to becoming superhuman by training the mind, among other challenges.
On the last episode, Pat & Posh sat down with Za...2019-03-2615 min
The Founder HourZack Honarvar | How Saying Yes One Day Changed EverythingZack Honarvar is the founder of One Day Entertainment, the team that manages Yes Theory, a talented group of content creators who believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish if you seek discomfort.
Since Zack joined Yes Theory as their manager, they’ve grown their YouTube channel from 100,000 subscribers to 3.5 million, bungee jumped with Will Smith for his 50th birthday, and spent 4 days in Poland with Wim Hof learning his method to becoming superhuman by training the mind, among other challenges.
Before embarking on this journey, Zack worked at Shopify in...2019-03-2537 min
The Founder HourSteve O'Dell | Unlikely Likely: Nike FlowersSteve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship.
He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since.
In...2019-03-2109 min
The Founder HourSteve O'Dell | Steve In, Howard Out: A Starbucks StorySteve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship.
He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since.
On...2019-03-2009 min
The Founder HourSteve O'Dell | Odd Jobs to MatchapreneurSteve O’Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo Tea, who sources ceremonial matcha green tea powder from Japan to create the healthiest drink on the planet.
Before stumbling upon the idea for Tenzo Tea after a Google search for “what is the healthiest form of energy?”, Steve was a volleyball star at UCLA and ended up dropping out of school to pursue entrepreneurship.
He co-founded Tenzo Tea with his friend after trying matcha for the first time and immediately experiencing the impact it had on his life and hasn’t looked back since.
Pa...2019-03-1834 min
The Founder HourSebu Simonian | Capital Cities and Solo ProjectsSebu Simonian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is one-half of the duo, Capital Cities, whose smash hit “Safe and Sound” peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top 100 and was nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
On the last segment, Pat & Posh sit down with Sebu to hear about his upbringing and how we got into music.
In this episode, Sebu dives into how he started Capital Cities after meeting his partner, Ryan Merchant, through an ad on Craigslist. He also shares the story of how “Safe and So...2019-03-1219 min
The Founder HourSebu Simonian | The Musical Journey to Global Smash HitSebu Simonian is an Armenian-American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is one-half of the duo, Capital Cities, whose smash hit “Safe and Sound” peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top 100 and was nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
Pat & Posh sit down with Sebu to hear about his upbringing growing up in the Middle East and moving to America, his passion for music early on, his approach to songwriting and producing, and how he’s been working on a song for 20 years (that could eventually end up on his debut solo album...2019-03-1130 min
The Founder HourDr. Renee Dua | Fixing the Healthcare Industry Through TechnologyDr. Renee Dua is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Heal, a healthtech company focused on disrupting the healthcare industry by offering timely and convenient medical care from caring and qualified doctors in the privacy of your own home.
She started the company in 2014 with her husband Nick, but before that, ran her father’s private practice for several years.
Pat & Posh sat down with Dr. Dua to hear about her upbringing, experience in medical school, what it’s like being an entrepreneur in a highly-regulated space, and the challenges she’s faced as a doct...2019-03-0431 min
The Founder HourJordan Harbinger | Wall Street Lawyer Turned World-Famous PodcasterJordan Harbinger, often referred to as “The Larry King of Podcasting” is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, and communications and social dynamics expert.
He’s hosted a Top 50 iTunes podcast for over 12 years and receives 5+ million downloads per month, making The Jordan Harbinger Show one of the most popular podcasts in the world. On the show, Jordan deconstructs the playbooks of the most successful people on earth and shares their strategies, perspectives, and practical insights with the rest of us.
Pat and Posh sat down with Jordan to hear about his childh...2019-02-2558 min
The Founder HourLilit Caradanian | Switching Places With OprahLilit Caradanian is the founder and CEO of Elcie Cosmetics.
On this segment, Pat & Posh ask Lilit who she would want to switch places with for one day and why.
Tune in to find out!
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The Founder HourAfter Hours | Did Jeff Bezos Actually Buy Amazon?Some may argue Soulja Boy had the biggest comeback of 2018. We’ll give it to him, he sure made some noise. But who had the biggest comeback of 2019?
You guessed it! THE FOUNDER HOUR baby!!!
Brace yourselves, for Season #2 is officially upon us.
To kick things off, Pat & Posh get into the weeds of some recent developments such as Jeff Bezos buying Amazon. What really happened? Tune in to find out!
They also give a little sneak peek into the upcoming season and what to expect. Let the good times roll....2019-02-0620 min
The Founder HourAfter Hours #9 | The Big 5-0, Wishful Thinking, and the "Growth Mindset"WE’VE OFFICIALLY REACHED EPISODE 50! WHAT?! It’s crazy to see how far we’ve come with the podcast and we couldn’t have done it without your support, so big shout out to YOU!
This will be the last episode of 2018 and as we round out the year, we (Pat & Posh) want to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts for tuning in week after week and helping us get here.
In this segment of the After Hours, we shook things up a bit. We kicked it off by havin...2018-12-191h 00
The Founder HourDavid Greenfeld | Starting Dream Pops and Selling Vegan PopsiclesFor Episode 49, Pat and Posh sit down with David Greenfeld, CEO & Co-Founder of Dream Pops.
Dream Pops sells vegan ice cream popsicles that are packed with superfoods and are free of dairy, gluten, soy, and artificial additives.
David discusses his upbringing, how he came up with the idea for Dream Pops while in Columbia, meeting his co-founders, and the challenges they’ve faced while scaling the company to where it is now.
Other topics include the future of eCommerce with frozen and perishable items, dealing with exhaustion, self-doubt, and fear of the unknown as...2018-12-101h 00
The Founder HourTyler Wilson | Exotic Sausages at WurstkücheFor Episode 48, Pat and Posh are joined by Tyler Wilson, founder of Wurstküche.
Wurstküche is a restaurant in Downtown LA and Venice Beach that provides exotic German sausages, delicious Belgian fries, and imported beers. With lines always out the door, it has become a Los Angeles staple for dining over the last 10 years.
Tyler shares the story of growing up in Santa Barbara and coming up with the idea for Wurstküche while in college at USC. He talks about the early growth, the challenges of running a restaurant and bar, and how he...2018-12-031h 05
The Founder HourErik Huberman | Building a Full-Service Marketing Agency with Hawke MediaFor Episode 47, Pat and Posh sat down with Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO of Hawke Media. Founded in 2014, Hawke Media is a full-service digital marketing agency who has helped launch and grow countless startups and businesses in the last few years. Their clients include Verizon, Alibaba, eHarmony, Beautycon, and many more.
Erik talks about his childhood, the various jobs he had after college, starting and selling his first business, and how he advised and grew various other startups before founding Hawke Media.
We also dive into some exciting topics such as entrepreneurship, branding, marketing, eCommerce...2018-11-261h 19
The Founder HourPaul Rodriguez | Fell In Love With Skateboarding And Made It His CareerFor Episode 46, Pat and Posh hang out with Paul Rodriguez a.k.a. P-Rod, one of the most accomplished skateboarders of all time, to hear his inspiring story of falling in love with skateboarding at a young age, turning pro, and the successful career he has had thus far.
They talk about dreaming big, the importance of practice, Paul’s view on competition and the future of skateboarding, as well as how he started Primitive and how he’s currently dealing with the biggest injury of his life.
P-Rod has won 8 medals at the X Game...2018-11-1959 min
The Founder HourAfter Hours #8 | Recent Episode Recaps, Gun Control, and Audience Q&AFor Episode 45, Pat & Posh are back with another segment of The Founder Hour: After Hours! The co-hosts discuss a variety of things, starting off with a recap of the last 4 episodes - Mark Brazil of Ikonick, Marc Merrill of Riot Games, NBA Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein, and David Dann of Mind of a Genius Records.
They also dive into some current events such as the California fires, the tragic shooting in Thousand Oaks, and the issues of gun control and mental health.
At the end, they cap off the episode by answering...2018-11-141h 07
The Founder HourDavid Dann | The Brain Behind Mind of a Genius RecordsFor Episode 44, Pat & Posh sit down with David Dann, the man behind Mind of a Genius Records. Their roster includes Grammy-nominated artists such as ZHU, THEY., Gallant, and Klangstof.
Being a huge fan of the music, Pat and Posh were super excited to sit down with David to hear about his upbringing living in LA, how he fell into music at a young age, his career as a DJ performing at various nightclubs in LA as well as around the world, and how he ultimately came to meet and partner with ZHU.
They also have...2018-11-051h 05
The Founder HourAndrew D. Bernstein | Legendary Sports Photographer and NBA Hall of FamerFor Episode 43, Pat and Posh had an epic conversation with legendary sports photographer and NBA Hall of Famer, Andrew D. Bernstein.
Andrew has taken some of the most iconic photos the sports world has ever seen. If you’re curious as to which ones, just search his name on Google and you’ll see.
Pat and Posh sat down with Andy to learn about his story of growing up in Brooklyn, how a trip to the national parks with his dad sparked his interest in photography, how he caught his first big break, and what it’s...2018-10-2948 min
The Founder HourMarc Merrill | How An Obsession With Video Games Led to Riot GamesFor this episode, Pat & Posh sit down with Marc Merrill, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Riot Games.You may know them as the team behind League of Legends, one of the most popular online video games of all time, with well over 100 million active players each month. Currently, LoL is the most-played online game in the world and a key driver of the growth of esports.Marc tells the story of how he got into video games, eventually developing an obsession for it. He also talks about how Riot Games came to be, what inspired him...2018-10-221h 00
The Founder HourMark Brazil | How Ikonick is Pioneering the Future of Affordable Art41 is here! On this episode of The Founder Hour, Pat and Posh sit down with Mark Brazil, co-founder of Ikonick.Ikonick sells super modern, affordable, culture-inspired canvas art that’s solely designed and distributed by Mark and his co-founder, Jeff Cole. In under 2 years, they’ve sold tens of thousands of pieces, generated millions of dollars in revenue, and secured partnerships with Gary Vaynerchuk and Scooter Braun. And they’re just getting started.Throughout this episode, they talk about Mark’s upbringing in Long Island, NY, what brought him to Los Angeles, how a couple sales jo...2018-10-151h 00
The Founder HourAfter Hours #7 | Recent Episode Recap, LA Sports, and Future of InstagramThe seventh segment of After Hours is underway and it’s also the 40th episode of The Founder Hour! The big 4-0 and so much more to come!
Pat and Posh kick back in the wee hours of the night to recap the show’s last four episodes, the absolute mayhem that occurred following the Conor/Khabib UFC match, the current state of Los Angeles sports, the controversy surrounding Justice Kavanaugh’s nomination, and the impact that the Instagram founders leaving the company can have on the platform’s future.
Come hang out with your co-hosts...2018-10-101h 05
The Founder HourDaniel & Michael Broukhim | How Two Brothers Skipped a Legal Career to Launch FabFitFunFor Episode 39, Pat and Posh hung out with the ultimate brother duo, Daniel and Michael Broukhim, co-founders of FabFitFun. FabFitFun is a quarterly subscription box that covers just about everything from beauty to fashion to fitness and sends full-size products to its members instead of just samples.
Before the Broukhims launched FabFitFun, they both graduated from law school, but neither planned on practicing law. They instead partnered together and started a digital agency with some friends from college and eventually began working with political candidates such as Rudy Giuliani all the way to Hollywood icons like Rachel...2018-10-011h 02
The Founder HourHayden Slater | How an 8-Month Trip to Southeast Asia Led to Pressed JuiceryFor Episode 38, Pat and Posh sit down with Hayden Slater, founder and CEO of Pressed Juicery, the company that has taken the country by storm with their delicious cold-pressed juice.
They talk about Hayden’s journey of graduating film school in New York and embarking on an 8-month trip to Southeast Asia where the inspiration for Pressed came about after doing a 30-day juice cleanse. He tells the story of how Pressed first opened its doors, got shut down multiple times by the FDA, and eventually found its way to becoming one of the fastest growing retailers in...2018-09-2448 min
The Founder HourDr. Drew Pinsky | Celebrity Doctor and Media Personality Behind Loveline, Teen Mom & MoreFor Episode 37, Pat and Posh had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Drew Pinsky, celebrity doctor, addiction medicine specialist, and media personality. He’s been the host of nationally syndicated shows such as Loveline, Dr. Drew on Call, Lifechangers, Teen Mom, and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, among many others. He’s also a former Medical Director at Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena, a staff member at Huntington Memorial Hospital, and a private practitioner.
We talk about how Dr. Drew got his start on radio while a student in medical school, his passion for singing and musi...2018-09-171h 02
The Founder HourAri Mir | How Clutter is Transforming the $38B Self-Storage IndustryFor Episode 36, Pat and Posh sat down with Ari Mir, co-founder of Clutter. Clutter is an on-demand storage and moving company. Clutter comes to you, packs your belongings, and then transports them to their storage facility. In the process, your items are photographed and made into an online catalog, so you can request any item back any time, anywhere. They’re currently operating in 7 major U.S. cities, including LA, SF, New York, and Chicago.
Ari talks about fundraising, team building, and his several ventures before starting Clutter. In college, he recognized his entrepreneurial spirit and decided to...2018-09-1052 min
The Founder HourAfter Hours #6 | TFH Rebrand, Impact, Exercise, and Encounter with SuperfanAre you ready for another segment of The Founder Hour: After Hours?!
First and foremost, WE DID A REBRAND! Tune in to Episode 35 to hear why and what TFH’s plans are for the future.
Pat and Posh also talk about doing things that have an impact, John McCain’s legacy, the “Boycott In-N-Out” movement, the importance of exercise as it relates to mental clarity and toughness, and Posh’s interesting encounter with a superfan hostess at Din Tai Fung.
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The Founder HourNanxi Liu | Running Two Successful Ventures, Enplug & Nanoly Bioscience...SimultaneouslyFor Episode 33, Pat and Posh sit down with Nanxi Liu. Nanxi is the co-founder of Enplug and Nanoly Bioscience, which she runs simultaneously while spending her time in between LA and Denver.
Enplug is a software that allows Fortune 500 companies to manage and distribute content using digital displays, while Nanoly works with leading pharmaceutical companies to provide them their patented polymer that enables vaccines to survive without refrigeration.
2 very different companies run by one incredibly talented founder.
Tune in as we hear the story of how the Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient came up with...2018-08-2051 min
The Founder HourJeff Solomon | Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Amplify.LA, Velocify, AudioJoy, & moreFor Episode 32, Pat & Posh sit down with Jeff Solomon, founder of Amplify.LA, Velocify, AudioJoy and so much more!
Jeff has been an entrepreneur since he began selling lemonade as a kid. He didn’t love school, so he went to work immediately. After working at a few places, Jeff eventually started his own company. That was the first of many projects he began. Amplify.LA, one of his better-known projects, helped launch the Los Angeles startup scene. Some of Amplify.LA’s portfolio companies include Clutter, The Bouqs Company, and Winc.
Whether it was disc...2018-08-131h 06
The Founder HourChristopher Gavigan | How The Honest Company is Betting on Ethical ConsumerismFor Episode 31, Pat & Posh sit down with Christopher Gavigan, the co-founder of The Honest Company.
Early on, Christopher discovered his passion for the environment and delved deeper into environmental science and behavioral psychology in college. He always knew he wanted to solve big problems which led to his involvement in the nonprofit space, eventually leading to meeting Jessica Alba and partnering with her to start The Honest Company, a consumer goods company that emphasizes household products to supply the marketplace for ethical consumerism.
Christopher also talks about being a husband and father, managing his time...2018-08-0639 min
The Founder HourAfter Hours #5 | Recent Episode Recap, New-Look Lakers, MoviePass, and Audience Q&AThe BIG 3-0! The Founder Hour has reached Episode 30! How exciting!
On this episode of After Hours, Pat & Posh hung out with crickets and other creatures in Posh’s backyard to recap their most recent guests (Episodes 26-29) and talk about the new look Lakers (shout out Magic Johnson and LeBron James), how MoviePass is the worst business ever created, and answered questions from TFH listeners about life, business, and much more free wisdom!
Tune in to listen to Pat & Posh have deep talks on After Hours.
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The Founder HourBrent Bolthouse | The Man Behind Hollywood's Most Famous Nightclubs and Bungalow Hospitality GroupFor Episode 28, Pat & Posh sit down with Brent Bolthouse, CEO of Bungalow Hospitality Group and creator of Neon Carnival, the ultimate Coachella afterparty with high-end brands and celebrities in attendance year after year.Brent grew up in Southern California and eventually settled in LA in the 1980s. After meeting a friend while going to cosmetology school, they started promoting at nightclubs and throwing parties together. They were a major success from the start, and Brent eventually branched out and started Bolthouse Productions and continued to throw parties and corporate events for A-list celebrities for decades....2018-07-161h 02
The Founder HourRobert Egger | Non-Profit Leader and Visionary Behind L.A. KitchenFor Episode 26 of The Founder Hour, Pat & Posh sit down with Robert Egger - a nonprofit leader, author, activist and visionary.
Robert talks about managing nightclubs in DC early on in his career and then founding DC Central Kitchen - the country’s first “community kitchen,” where food donated by hospitality businesses and farms is used to fuel its nationally recognized culinary arts job training program. Since opening, DC Central Kitchen has produced over 35 million meals and helped 1,500 men and women gain full-time employment. 24 years later, Robert left DC and started LA Kitchen.
Pat & Posh had an...2018-07-021h 07
The Founder HourAfter Hours #4 | Recent Episode Recap, LA Times Acquisition, Kanye West, and TFH on SpotifyThe Founder Hour podcast has reached Episode 25! On this episode of After Hours, Pat & Posh took the podcast outdoors to recap their most recent guests (Episodes 21-24) and talk about LA Times’ acquisition, Kanye West and the exciting news that The Founder Hour is now available on Spotify! Tune in to listen to Pat & Posh have deep talks on After Hours.
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The Founder HourClare Vivier | From Designing Laptop Sleeves to Handbags with Clare V.For Episode 24, Pat & Posh sit down with Clare Vivier, founder of Clare V., to discuss her journey of moving to Paris after college, working in journalism and pivoting to fashion by designing laptop sleeves and eventually women’s handbags and accessories. Inspired by Kate Spade and the company she built and sold, Clare also discusses the issue of mental health and its importance. Currently, Clare V. has 7 stores in California and New York and hopes to expand the brand’s presence nationwide.
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The Founder HourEytan Elbaz | Founder of Applied Semantics, Scopely, Social Native and Render MediaFor Episode 23, Pat & Posh sit down with one of the most influential people in the LA tech scene, Eytan Elbaz. He talks about his transition from engineer to entrepreneur and starting Applied Semantics, which he later sold to Google and became known as Google AdSense. After spending 4 years at Google, Eytan started Scopely, a mobile entertainment network.
Now, he is working on Social Native, a social media ad platform and Render Media, a digital publisher which was named the second-fastest-growing media company in America on the 2016 Inc. 5000 list. Tune in to listen to our conversation.
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The Founder HourJeff Morris Jr. | Investing in Early-Stage Startups with Chapter OneFor Episode 22, Pat & Posh sit down with Jeff Morris Jr., founder of Chapter One, an early-stage seed fund investing in blockchain, mobile, and subscription products. When he’s not investing, Jeff is the Director of Product, Revenue at Tinder. In his role, he led the Revenue team to the #1 top grossing app ranking in the App Store and directs one of the top grossing products in mobile history.
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The Founder HourBetty Porto | Porto's Bakery & Cafe: A Story of Family, Community, and Escaping Communist CubaPorto’s has been a staple in Los Angeles for generations. Whether it’s their potato balls, tres leches cake or their many delicious pastries, you’ve experienced the greatness that is Porto’s. For Episode 21, Pat & Posh sit down with co-owner Betty Porto, whose parents left Cuba wanting to escape communism and raise their kids in the U.S. Betty talks about her mother who started baking cakes in their kitchen, opening their first store in Glendale, the success of their family business and its growth, and being an immigrant working in the States and Porto’s impact in the com...2018-05-3053 min
The Founder HourAfter Hours #3 | Recent Episode Recap & Discussing Student Loan Debt and Investing with Special Guest, Alex MartinianEpisode 20! We can’t believe it! On this episode of After Hours, Pat & Posh recap their most recent guests (Episodes 16-19) and are joined by a special guest, good friend, Dartmouth alum, Stanford MBA, and investor extraordinaire, Alex Martinian. The trio discusses topics like student loan debt and the rising cost of education, investing, and what Pat & Posh have learned so far as co-hosts of the podcast. There’s so much more to come.
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The Founder HourBrett Crosby | Co-Founder of Google Analytics and PeerStreetFor Episode 17, Pat & Posh sit down with Brett Crosby, Co-Founder and COO of PeerStreet, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed platform for investing in real estate debt with the goal of transforming mortgage finance. Prior to his current role, Brett built and sold Urchin Software Corporation to Google, which eventually became known as Google Analytics. He also spent over 10 years at Google and was responsible for the growth of some of the company’s most prominent products such as Google+, Chrome, Gmail, Docs, and Drive.
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The Founder HourAfter Hours #2 | Pat & Posh's Coachella Party AdventureOn this episode of After Hours, Pat & Posh tell the story of how a spontaneous, last-minute trip to Coachella ended up with the two getting themselves into one of the weekend’s most exclusive events with A-List guests including Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Blake Griffin, and Post Malone. They also provide a recap of the show’s most recent guests with key takeaways and learnings, answer questions from listeners, and announce which founders will be featured on the next episode! Kick back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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2018-04-1858 min
The Founder HourTeni Panosian | Beauty Influencer and Lifestyle BloggerEver wondered what it’s like to be an influencer? Hint: it’s not what you think! For Episode 14, Pat & Posh sit down with Teni Panosian, beauty and lifestyle influencer/blogger, to learn her story of immigrating to the United States at a young age and the hard work she put into creating a beauty blog, eventually becoming a YouTube sensation and launching her newest project, Remarques. You won’t want to miss this one!
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The Founder HourRobert Kronfli | A Restaurateur's Journey from an Underground Supper Club to BacariIt all started in a college apartment with his roommate, hosting a weekly dinner party for friends and eventually becoming so in demand that it became an almost nightly ordeal. Robert Kronfli continued his journey in the hospitality space and was a leading force in the creation of Bacaro and Bacari, along with a few other ventures. You can find these hotspots in DTLA, Glendale, Playa del Rey and more to come. Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with Robert and hear his founder story!
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2018-03-2753 min
The Founder HourJohn & Rana Lustyan | Husband & Wife Superteam Behind EdoughbleFor Episode 12, Pat & Posh sat down with husband and wife super team, John and Rana Lustyan, co-founders of Edoughble, to talk about how they met and how Rana turned her passion for raw cookie dough into a company. Edoughble is a Los-Angeles-based business that crafts 100% safe to eat, eggless cookie dough with flavors like Candy Crush, Peanut Butta Cup, Birthday Bash and so much more deliciousness.
Exclusive offer for TFH listeners: use code Founder20 for 20% off your next order at www.edoughble.com!
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The Founder HourAdam Bernhard | Selling Fashion in a Flash with HauteLookChances are you or someone you know has shopped on HauteLook before. But, did you know that the company was sold to Nordstrom for almost $300 million…3 years after it started? Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with founder, Adam Bernhard, to hear his incredible story of growing up in LA, working various jobs, and eventually launching HauteLook after stumbling upon an opportunity to create a business “flash-selling” designer brands’ excess inventory at discounted rates.
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FOLLOW...2018-03-1657 min
The Founder HourAfter Hours #1 | Recent Episode Recap and Q&AFor Episode 10, Pat & Posh sit down and reflect on the stories of the first 9 guests of The Founder Hour and discuss updates on some of the founders’ projects. While sippin' on rum, Pat and Posh share the story about why they started the podcast and answer questions submitted by listeners. Don’t miss this very first segment of The Founder Hour: After Hours!
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INTE...2018-03-1239 min
The Founder HourKelis Rogers | Singer, Songwriter, Chef and Founder of Bounty & FullWe know her as the “Bossy” singer whose milkshake brought the boys to the yard. Tune in as Pat & Posh sit down with musical artist and chef, Kelis, to share her story of growing up in Harlem, signing her first record deal at 17, triumphs and tribulations in the music industry, and how she ultimately followed her passion for food and community to become a chef and launch her own line of gourmet sauces called Bounty & Full!
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2018-03-0257 min
The Founder HourErik Oberholtzer | The Intersection of Fine Dining and Quick-Serve with Tender GreensIn this episode, Pat and Posh hang with the co-founder and CEO of Tender Greens, Erik Oberholtzer, at their HQ to learn the story of how the executive chef turned restaurateur successfully launched and grew a chef-led food concept that never existed before at the intersection of fine dining and quick-serve.
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